[3] One of the fundraising initiatives led by Syme has been the Trash Fashion show, involving designers presenting garments made from recycled materials.

[6] Following the 7.8 magnitude Kaikōura earthquake on 14 November 2016, in her role as president, Syme worked with Lions Club members to distribute food and water around the town and provide emergency grants for essential supplies.

[2] In 2017, Syme spoke to 20,000 delegates at the 100th Annual Lions Club International Convention in Chicago about her experience in serving the Kaikōura community after the earthquake.

[8][9][10] After a $3.6 million restoration project, the building was re-opened in November 2020 as the Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre Te Whare Toi ō Kaikōura.

She has also supported the local branch of the Plunket Society, Playcentre, Red Cross, and the Presbyterian Church.